Classification Pre-Flashcard

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What is the main characteristic of bacteria?

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Almost all bacteria are unicellular.

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Which two kingdoms are entirely multicellular?

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Animalia and Plantae.

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What is taxonomy?

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The study of classifying and describing organisms.

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Who developed the system of classification we use today?

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Linnaeus.

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Which domain includes all multicellular plants and animals?

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Eukarya.

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What is the definition of a unicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of a single cell.

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What is a multicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of multiple cells.

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Name the three domains of life.

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Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is the role of a taxonomist?

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A scientist who classifies and names organisms.

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What is the difference between Eukarya and Prokaryota?

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Eukarya are organisms with complex cells, while Prokaryota are unicellular organisms without a nucleus.